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It's no secret that Michael Vick is one of the most polarizing figures in sports. His exciting style of play and quick rise to fame brought many fans to love everything about him. His personal shortcomings gave others reasons to hate him. Vick went from a good high school football player at Warwick High school to a college football star at Virginia Tech. His success in college carried over into the NFL and he became a superstar. He signed lucrative deals with Nike and a 100 milion dollar contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Vick's popularity was a blessing and a curse as far as how he was covered in the media. Especially during his federal dog fighting case. "It's...

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